One day is one thing. The easiest way to achieve success

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

You will achieve the desired result if you focus on only one important thing, instead of wasting time and energy on hundreds of small things.

What is the principle of the main business

This is a way to achieve the goal, which he describes in his book Start with the main thing! One surprisingly simple law of phenomenal success.”American businessman Gary Keller.

Whatever goal you set yourself - big or small, Keller suggests starting the movement towards it with the question: "What thing can I do now, in comparison with which everything else will be simple or not necessary at all?"

Ask yourself all the time, break important tasks into priorities and solve one by one the most important one, and then the next one - this is what Keller calls the domino effect in life.

Gary Keller is an American businessman, founder of a large real estate company, in his book ""

It is easy to bring down dominoes. You put them in a row and click on the very first one. Real life is a little more complicated. The problem is that life doesn't line up in front of us and doesn't tell us exactly where to start. The most successful people know this. And so every day they build priorities in a new way, find the main domino among them and hit it until everything starts to move.

Why this principle helps to achieve success

According to Keller, some manage to do a lot more than others because they do not do what they can, but only do what is needed.

Gary Keller American businessman, founder of a large real estate company in his book ""

I looked at the history of my successes and failures and noticed an interesting pattern. I was very successful when I focused on one thing, and as soon as my focus was on something else, the results were so-so.

The point is, multitasking hurts quality and is fraught with bad decisions, mistakes, and stress.

How to choose the main thing

First, you need to ask yourself what is really important at the moment. Keller notes that usually people already know the answer in advance. There are always several things that are most important in comparison with the rest, and among them one is the most important.

Gary Keller American businessman, founder of a large real estate company in an interview

But if you're not sure, look at people who have already achieved what you are trying to achieve. Most likely, they told how they did it in articles or books. Start with someone else's answers and move on.

How to work on this principle

Step 1

Set a goal for yourself. Determine what needs to be done to get closer to the cherished result. If the task is large, split it into several and choose the main one for the day.

For example, let's say you decide to write a book. This is your priority business, on which you need to focus, but the task itself is quite large. Therefore, it should be divided into several subtasks: first you write one chapter, then you consult with your editor and make the necessary edits, and then discuss the details with the publisher.

Step 2

Set aside specific time to complete the main task. During this period, you should be as focused as possible, not be distracted by anything.

It is best to choose a time when your reserve of strength and motivation is still full, and your performance is at its best. It’s unlikely that you can force yourself to do something when you don’t want to.

Step 3

After you have completed the important task, determine what the next step will be. Take time for a new problem and focus on solving it already.

What to do with cases that had to be abandoned

Assign less important things that still need to be done to other people, or automate processes, if possible.

Keller advises not to forget about Pareto's law, which says that 20% of the effort gives 80% of the result. To do more during the day and get great results, you need to focus on that 20%.

Gary Keller American businessman, founder of a large real estate company in his book ""

You don't have to stop there. Move on. You can allocate 20% out of 20% and continue that way until you get the single most important thing! It doesn't matter what the task, mission or goal is. The scale is not important. Start with a list of any length, but with the mindset that you have to clear your way to the few important things and don't stop until you reach the single most important one.